WWE Taking a Page Out of WCW's Playbook

**Rogue52** · 02-21-2011, 09:17 PM

As someone who loved WCW in the '96 - '98 time frame when its cast was full of a bunch of old-timers, the WWE is back in the same exact spot and I'm not sure what to think.

It was cool to see HHH interrupt the Undertaker, but watching those two in the ring staring each other down? I don't know... At least seeing the Rock back is actually somewhat believable.

Making Randy Orton a face really screwed things up. I know Orton was getting all the cheers anyway, but his whole personality doesn't work as a face IMO. Just give me him punting peoples' faces in. Having the Rock put Cena in his place is enjoyable though.

There really needs to be a new player in the game to bring back the Monday Night Wars.

**Tank** · 02-21-2011, 09:21 PM

Originally Posted by Rogue52

As someone who loved WCW in the '96 - '98 time frame when its cast was full of a bunch of old-timers, the WWE is back in the same exact spot and I'm not sure what to think.

It was cool to see HHH interrupt the Undertaker, but watching those two in the ring staring each other down? I don't know... At least seeing the Rock back is actually somewhat believable.

Making Randy Orton a face really screwed things up. I know Orton was getting all the cheers anyway, but his whole personality doesn't work as a face IMO. Just give me him punting peoples' faces in. Having the Rock put Cena in his place is enjoyable though.

There really needs to be a new player in the game to bring back the Monday Night Wars.

WWE is real wrestling!!!!

**nj829** · 02-22-2011, 08:13 AM

Triple H has at least stayed pretty active over the past several years minus when he was out for "injury", and Undertaker hasn't been completely out, but man, that dude is getting too old for this. Rik Flair was old but he would still take the bumps and keep coming back for more, not sure Taker will do that or not.

Raw really has been missing top-tier talent, they have some good young performers, but mike skills are lacking amongst the new guys. Miz has good skills (which is probably why he is champ) but many of the other ones make me cringe for hit the FF button. Rock showed last week how to cut a promo, and Cena's last night was pretty solid as well.

**MNCyGuy** · 02-22-2011, 08:22 AM

I don't watch much these days, other than flipping channels on Monday nights, but I saw the other day that Smackdown was on SyFy now. Maybe when you can't get any network but SyFy to pick up your 2nd show it's a sign that your product no longer justifies 4 hours of television a week.

**jdoggivjc** · 02-22-2011, 08:26 AM

Originally Posted by nj829

Triple H has at least stayed pretty active over the past several years minus when he was out for "injury", and Undertaker hasn't been completely out, but man, that dude is getting too old for this. Rik Flair was old but he would still take the bumps and keep coming back for more, not sure Taker will do that or not.

Raw really has been missing top-tier talent, they have some good young performers, but mike skills are lacking amongst the new guys. Miz has good skills (which is probably why he is champ) but many of the other ones make me cringe for hit the FF button. Rock showed last week how to cut a promo, and Cena's last night was pretty solid as well.

Rock: "Shane, your role - know it. HHH, your mouth - shut it. Vince, your mama's anus - lick it. Stephanie, your dirty panties - sniff it."

Best pro wrestling promo line ever.

**drmwevr08** · 02-22-2011, 09:23 AM

It still flips me out that a kid I watched on the Real World is the WWE champ.

One thing that I find pretty sad is how long some of these guys have to hang one, either to make money or stay in the spotlight. No way a 50 year old should be abusing his body in the WWE or anywhere else. Hell, past 40 you are pushing it if you wanna live to see 60-70. And for every one who gets to hang around in the WWE there are those doing it in small promotions for next to nothing. The movie the Wrestler may as well get shown to all the newbies!

**Wesley** · 02-22-2011, 09:28 AM

Originally Posted by drmwevr08

It still flips me out that a kid I watched on the Real World is the WWE champ.

One thing that I find pretty sad is how long some of these guys have to hang one, either to make money or stay in the spotlight. No way a 50 year old should be abusing his body in the WWE or anywhere else. Hell, past 40 you are pushing it if you wanna live to see 60-70. And for every one who gets to hang around in the WWE there are those doing it in small promotions for next to nothing. The movie the Wrestler may as well get shown to all the newbies!

How old are some of these studs?

Having Hulk come back for money was also a surprise.

**CtownCyclone** · 02-22-2011, 09:46 AM

Originally Posted by Wesley

How old are some of these studs?

Having Hulk come back for money was also a surprise.

Did you ever watch "Hogan Knows Best"? That guy spends money like it's water. Plus, with his kid wrecking his car and severely injuring his friend and divorcing his wife, you know he doesn't have much left in the coffers.

**Rural** · 02-22-2011, 10:09 AM

The week before was the return of The Rock. Generated the first excitement in a long time.

Last night, back to featuring mostly Cena and back to being putrid beyond belief.

I will say that Alberto Del Rio is one of the best new guys they've ever introduced.

**mac4cy** · 02-22-2011, 10:13 AM

I was a die hard WWF fan back in the late 90s. I never missed a RAW on Monday night and even went to Summer Slam one year. The new guys just don't know how to act on stage. When WWF had The Rock, Stone Cold Steve Austin, Kane, etc. that was entertainment. I might just have to YouTube some old school WWF today.
"Know your roll and shut your mouth."

**CycloneRulzzz** · 02-22-2011, 02:43 PM

Got home from women's game to watch raw on DVR. They had being running a promo with 2-21-11, and I thought it was going to be Sting coming to WWE and there are rumors he has signed with WWE. Instead it the Undertaker returning. From what I've heard it will be Undertaker vs Triple H at wrestlemania with the stipulation being Undertaker's Streak vs Triple H's career and WWE isn't going to have Undertaker lose. So Triple H will be done at Wrestlemania.

**CloneFan03** · 02-22-2011, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by CyclonesRulzzz

Got home from women's game to watch raw on DVR. They had being running a promo with 2-21-11, and I thought it was going to be Sting coming to WWE and there are rumors he has signed with WWE. Instead it the Undertaker returning. From what I've heard it will be Undertaker vs Triple H at wrestlemania with the stipulation being Undertaker's Streak vs Triple H's career and WWE isn't going to have Undertaker lose. So Triple H will be done at Wrestlemania.

Wow....that sounds like a great story line! I'm surprised they haven't done that before! Glad they are keeping everything new and exciting still.

**drmwevr08** · 02-22-2011, 02:52 PM

Originally Posted by Wesley

How old are some of these studs?

Having Hulk come back for money was also a surprise.

Flair, who is apparenly still involved, is 61.
Sting, mentioned as a possible new WWE'r is 51.
Triple H is 41.

Jerry Lawler, who is apparently in the ring again lately as well (?) is also 61.

There are a bunch of old WCW guys still hanging on that are somewhere in that range too.

**Rural** · 02-22-2011, 03:03 PM

Triple H has been mostly unseen for the last year.

A lot of that had to do with staying away from "sports entertainment" while Mommie-In-Law ran through millions running for a senate seat.

So, Triple H is the same as retired already. I'm having a hard time imagining a swerve that can make it a big deal to wrestle Undertaker in a retirement match.